MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'extra'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:17:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086175&cid=t_101709_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresearchers-make-an-artificial-lung-that-would-not-require-a-mechanical-pump%2F2011.07.31 Researchers from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio made a prototype of an artificial lung which reaches gas exchange efficiencies almost equal to the genuine organ. The small device does not need extra oxygen, it works with normal air. Joe Potkay, a research assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science published the technique this week in the journal Lab on a Chip. The scientists developed this prototype while keeping track of the natural design of our lungs. It is made of breathable silicone rubber acting as blood vessels that get as small as one-fourth of the width of a human hair. Because it works on the same scale as normal lung tissue, the team was able to shrink the distances for gas diffusion compared to current techniques. Tests usin... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086175 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:01 +0100 5086175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050717&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fif-i-cant-accomplish-anything-else-today-i-can-do-these-10-things%2F We’ve all had days where it seems as though nothing gets done. For those times when I seem to be spinning my wheels, I keep a list of things that I can do every day, even when I have no extra time, money, or energy to spare. I sometimes forget to write in my one-sentence journal and I don’t always make it to the gym, but I do try to make sure I hit all these items. That way, even if I feel like I had a day when I got nothing accomplished, I can comfort myself, as I climb into my smooth, tidy bed, “Well, at least I went for a walk. I ate an apple. I hugged my daughters.” Every day, I… 1. Make my bed. 2. Wear sunscreen (well, most days). 3. Wear my seat belt. 4. Jump up and down a few times. 5. Pick up one object that’s in the wrong place and put it away. 6. Go for a ten... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050717 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:04:06 +0100 5050717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008311&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-5-2011%2F Another holiday’s come and gone. Whether you celebrated Canada Day or Independence Day, you may be basking in the glory of a glorious holiday or exhausted from another family gathering of trying to keep your sanity in toll. If I’ve learned anything over the years is that you could spend years working on yourself and then poof! just like that you’re back to where you started. Maybe it’s your people-pleasing ways that return when you’re in the company of old friends who knew you way back when. Or certain relatives who trigger painful childhood memories when you are in their presence. Perhaps, the extra day of freedom could remind you just how toxic your work environment is and how much you are in need of a new job. Whatever it is, I feel you. The only thing we c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008311 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:48:51 +0100 5008311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934341&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F11%2Fcan-a-negative-emotion-like-regret-actually-make-you-happier%2F Assay: Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the important role of negative emotions in a happy life. Some people seem to believe that the purpose of a happiness project would be to achieve a life in which you were 100% happy, 100% of the time. This isn’t realistic, and in any event, even if it were possible, it wouldn’t be desirable. Negative emotions are a key part of rational thought and effective performance. Also, up to a point, they can be of great service to happiness. They’re loud, flashy signs that something isn’t right. Because they’re so unpleasant, they can sometimes prod us to take action when nothing else can. For instance, envy and deception have helped me to make useful changes in my life. I just finished Neal Roese’s book, If Onl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934341 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:46:28 +0100 4934341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704668&cid=t_101709_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fl4YbM1G6lCs%2F Feature post showing the excellent presentation on ECMO by Dr Hergen Buescher. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704668 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:41:58 +0100 4704668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545010&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F03%2Fcultivating-creativity-every-day%2F On June 4, 2007 artist Noah Scalin created a skull on his blog and promised to create a different skull every day for a year. He did. He created a variety of skulls: everything from his first orange paper skull to a flower skull to a PB&J skull to a skull made out of pennies. That’s 365 skulls and counting. (He continues the project today with submissions from readers.) His daily project inspired the book 365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life! In it, Scalin encourages readers to create their own year-long project. He shares one suggestion each day to help spark readers’ imaginations. He writes that “a daily project is a personal journey that can offer you a rare opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth with tangible results�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545010 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:35:58 +0100 4545010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456718&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F10%2F5-reliable-findings-from-happiness-research%2F Yes, I know. There are dozens of books written about how to increase you happiness, probably hundreds of different blogs all promising you the secrets to the keys of happiness, and thousands of articles written on this topic. Since the positive psychology movement got started a while back, it’s been going bananas. And why wouldn’t it? Who wouldn’t like to learn some “secrets” to unlocking their inner happiness? Happier people tend to live longer, live healthier lives, make more money and do better at work. It’s a chicken and egg problem, though. Does happiness bring those kinds of things, or do those kinds of things lead us to be happier? While we may not exactly know the answer to that question yet, we do know the answers to many other questions about h... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456718 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:27:37 +0100 3456718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3386870&cid=t_101709_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ftodays-random-poll-cheater%2F John Edwards, philanderer (photo: WENN.com) Following up on our Quote of the Day (thank you, Tiger!), Blisstree wants to know what you think about the issue of extramarital affairs. Would you stay with a John Edwards or a Mark Sanford? Take our anonymous poll. #MicroPollDiv_241884 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3386870 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:33:37 +0100 3386870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175925&cid=t_101709_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Falcoholic-drug-discovery-truths.html As with much of medical science, the appearance of a fascinating research paper and an accompanying press release do not usually mean that a new pharmaceutical intervention, a medicine, is ready to be prescribed to patients on the very day that the paper appears. The drug discovery, research, and testing processes are much more long-winded than that. One example was a recent paper on Alda-1, the simplified name for N-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-2,6-dichlorobenzamide, a small organic molecule that activates the enzyme ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2). ALDH2 is involved in metabolising the aldehyde byproducts of other substances in the body particularly alcohol. In September 2008, Alda-1 was touted by the media as a “new drug hope for controlling heart damage“. By activating ALD... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175925 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:04 +0100 3175925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934767&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F28%2Ftop-ten-bipolar-blogs-2009%2F Every year the entrants for the Best of the Web awards multiply. In 2009, veterans stood tough as new kids dazzled. It was difficult to narrow the list to just ten (and some more faves we want to mention), but here are our picks for the top blogs written by people who have been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. 1. The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive Do’s and Don’ts for the Mentally Interesting was a BBC Radio play based on Seaneen’s blog produced last May and just nominated for a Mind Mental Health Media Award. Always a compelling and honest read, it was no fluke or sympathy vote that caused us to place this blog near the top of our list last year - it deserves many accolades. Well done. 2. The Trouble With Spikol Another great year for Liz Spikol, a stellar writer an... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934767 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:58:05 +0100 2934767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846599&cid=t_101709_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F9wEf5PMepjU%2Fnatural-compound-in-extra-virgin-olive.html Oleocanthal, a naturally-occurring compound found in extra-virgin olive oil (EVO), alters the structure of neurotoxic proteins believed to contribute to the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. This structural change impedes the proteins’ ability to damage brain nerve cells. “The findings may help identify effective preventative measures and lead to improved therapeutics in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease,” said study Paul A.S. Breslin, a sensory psychobiologist at the Monell Center. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Known as ADDLs, these highly toxic... This is a content summary. Click on the headline to view the complete version of this article. Did you share an article this week? (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846599 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:53:04 +0100 2846599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786234&cid=t_101709_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIqtgflx-Hu0%2Feasy-homemade-salad-dressing.php I don't know about you, but I hate to buy salad dressing at the store.  It's expensive and never tastes very fresh.  Probably because it's packed with preservatives and has been on the shelves for a while.  Not something I want to dress my salads with!Last night for dinner, I made a tasty, simple, and delicious salad dressing that had David practically licking the bowl.  It was so easy- with ingredients I already had on hand.  I bet you've got these things laying around, too!  So instead of grabbing that bottle of preservatives, try out this yummy salad dressing on your salad.  It is really, really good.1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 Tbs. white wine vinegar (can substitute with other vinegars, this is what I had on hand)1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp.... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786234 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2786234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2762104&cid=t_101709_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FDzwcgGUL8-M%2Ffresh-salsa.php Anyone else have more tomatoes on hand than they know what to do with?  Our garden had a late start of it, but I think it's finally turning out pretty well.  Our tomato plants are drooping with tons of tomatoes that will be ready to pick soon.  The other day, I was talking to a friend of mine and her tomato plants are keeping her busy.  She's already made tons of fresh marinara sauce and wanted to know another way she could use all the tomatoes in her garden.  I thought about it and suggested a great fresh salsa.  Salsa is very easy to make.  Once you've tried the fresh kind, you'll never buy the jarred kind again!  Fresh Tomato Salsa2 medium-large, ripe tomatoes2 scallions, minced2 cloves of garlic, minced1 jalapeno, seeded and minced1/4 cup fresh p... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2762104 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2762104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688852&cid=t_101709_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FnGoj9mX-XtE%2Fday-one-spaghetti-and-meatballs.php Day one of my Simply Cooking Challenge was very successful!  Not only was I preparing dinner for myself and David, but I made dinner for my mom, dad, brother, two aunts and two cousins and my daughter!  I was surprised at how far my ingredients went!  I crossed out the things on my inventory list that I used up.  Tonight's dinner was a simple spaghetti and meatballs.  I used lettuce from the garden and some tomatoes for a salad.  Some red wine, and my aunt brought dessert.  How easy can that be?Spaghetti and MeatballsTurkey Meatballs, that I had made a while back and froze.2- 28oz. cans of diced tomatoes2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil1 cup good red wine1 cup onions, chopped6 cloves of garlic, chopped3 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped2 ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688852 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2688852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380731&cid=t_101709_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F6mnqDu-jDMo%2F God hates the sin but loves the sinner, we are told.  Americans have a similar attitude towards credit cards.  They love the cards but hate the card issuers. Naturally, President Barack Obama has picked up on this sentiment and wants the credit card companies to be “fair.”  Reports the Washington Post: The Obama administration yesterday called for an end to unfair credit card industry practices such as retroactive interest rate increases for any reason, late-fee traps that penalize borrowers with weekend or middle-of-the-day deadlines and teaser rates that last less than six months. In a written statement released by the Treasury Department, the administration outlined practices it would like Congress to reform as it considers two bills that would crack down on the industry... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380731 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:36:49 +0100 2380731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194864&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F18%2Fits-possible-to-nurture-yourself-and-mother-nature%2F Midweek Mental Greening Last week, I told you about a Boston Globe article that discussed the negative mental health effects global warming is having on some people, and promised you some tips on how to deal with those kinds of effects – whether the issue is global warming, poverty, animal rights or any other matter that has you upset. Check them out below. Take action and get involved. As I mentioned last week, sitting around and twiddling my thumbs has never been my thing. One of the best ways you can ensure something is being done is to do something. Whether it’s as easy as making sure your signature is on the petitions for causes you believe in or as involved as organizing a local chapter of your favorite nonprofit. You’ll feel better about yourself and the problem or issue ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194864 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:19:44 +0100 2194864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739071&cid=t_101709_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2F28%2Fare-you-a-stressed-out-college-overachiever%2F For nearly all US college students, summer vacation is nearly over. But for many of them, “vacation” is a bit of a misnomer. Plenty of college students have spent the past three months as busy as ever: slaving away at competitive internships, for example, or taking summer classes to “get ahead” academically. For those students without much vacation time to unwind and decompress from their previous academic year, the stress level of the upcoming fall semester might seem daunting. Yes, I was a full-time college student just two short years ago…and virtually every semester felt daunting. Admittedly, I wore myself out. After a full day of classes, I would rush through my mediocre cafeteria dinner and drag myself over to the campus chapel for a two-hour choir rehears... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739071 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:46:44 +0100 1739071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1499893&cid=t_101709_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F06%2Fa-little-virgin-stops-ulcers-who-knew%2F Image details: Close-up of a bottle of olive oil served by picapp.com Got ulcers? Know someone who does? Grab a virgin. Olive oil, that is. Yep, the antioxidants found in extra-virgin olive oil (or EVOO if you’re an unfortunate Rachael Ray fan), may put the kibosh to stomach ulcers by squashing the H. pylori bacteria, which is a cause of ulcers. Says a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, all you need is a couple teaspoons a day to get the benefits. Try preparing your chicken or fish with EVOO instead of veggie oil, or add some to your salad dressing for that extra boost. Long live the virgin!! Tags: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, H pylori, Health Benefits of Olive Oil, Healthbolt, UlcersShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1499893 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:09:28 +0100 1499893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478727&cid=t_101709_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F15%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-when-a-salad-isnt-a-salad-anymore%2F Filed under: Diets, Obesity, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Recipe Healthy LivingWhen you plan to go on a diet or want to start eating healthier, salads seem like the perfect lunch to shed some unwanted pounds. The problem with salads is they can easily deceive the most well meaning dieter. They say they are salads -- in a way they are -- but not in the eating healthy sense that we associate with it. Just because it has salad in the name on the menu does not mean it is healthy. Some of you might be saying that you know this already. Believe me when I tell you that some people don't know this or are in some way in denial about the whole salad situation. A taco salad may contain greens and some tomatoes but it also can have ground meat, lots of cheeses, tortilla chips and sour cream. ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478727 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478727